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Busy Making Parts - Buy Early in 2012
By Shannon Kendall · 12 years ago
December 17, 2011 - Charlotte, NC – In reviewing 2011 it is notable that manufacturing within the United States made some significant headway. A low value on the U.S. Dollar, increasing costs overseas, an increased ...
How to Support a Countertop in a Laundry Room
By Shannon Kendall · 12 years ago
Ever wanted to set your folded clothes on a shelf out of the way of the pile of clothes resting on top of your dryer? It gets difficult when you’re pulling wet clothes out of ...
Changing Out Your Corbels
By Shannon Kendall · 12 years ago
At Federal Brace we believe in presenting solutions to problems faced in common countertop support applications. In this blog we will discuss the issues faced when attempting to replace wooden corbels with metal supports. So ...
Using Metal Support Brackets for Accent Hardware
By Shannon Kendall · 12 years ago
There is no question that Federal Brace countertop support brackets are sturdy. In fact, due to the strength of the brackets, our supports at times tend to be pigeon-holed into only supporting countertops.
Federal Brace ...
How Much Cash Do You Have locked down in Inventory
By Shannon Kendall · 12 years ago
In these times when cash can be hard to come by for most businesses it is as important as ever to have an inventory program that gives you as much cash flexibility as possible. Still ...
OSHA Safety Concerns
By Shannon Kendall · 12 years ago
Killarney Metals drain pans protect against wet spills that damage materials and equipment. A drip pan helps with avoiding the spread of flammable spills that cause fires, acid and caustic spills eat into surfaces or ...
Federal Brace: More Ways Better Than the ‘other guys’ - Supporting Shelves, Too.
By Shannon Kendall · 13 years ago
Federal Brace is expanding its product selection to include shelf support brackets. The company’s countertop supports are providing that solution the consumer wants for their solid surface counters and now the company is determined to ...
How to Provide Excellent Customer Service:
By Shannon Kendall · 13 years ago
" It all starts with truly wanting to help people." At Federal Brace we are proud of our excellent customer service. When you contact us, you will not be stuck in the everlasting loop of ...
Federal Brace, A company on the move.
By Shannon Kendall · 13 years ago
This week I’ve chosen to recount the incredible year Federal Brace has had bringing their customers Beautifully Crafted, Confident Supports. They have doubled their countertop bracket line by announcing the release of ten new styles. ...
There is no Comparison: Box-Store Brackets V.S. Federal Brace
By Shannon Kendall · 13 years ago
This one is for the customers that are thinking of buying the local hardware store or large box company support brackets, so I’m posting this on both blog sites at Federal Brace. Before you buy ...
How to install Freedom Countertop Supports
By Shannon Kendall · 13 years ago
Many people will purchase Federal Brace countertop supports because they are looking to limit knee knocking under sitting areas. Today, we are going to review how to install a granite countertop to a knee wall ...
The Three Favs
By Shannon Kendall · 13 years ago
The three most popular countertop bracket designs at Federal Brace have the customer’s interest in mind. I’ll be focusing on the Brunswick, Freedom and Liberty countertop braces.
The Brunswick is the one that started the ...
Difference between Lumber and Bracket Backers™
By Shannon Kendall · 13 years ago
Today I am comparing Federal Brace’s Bracket Backer versus everyday soft lumber from a local hardware store or chain store. A Bracket Backer is not a new invention. People have been using backer boards since ...
How To Spot The Differences Between Steel & Stainless Steel
By Shannon Kendall · 13 years ago
When looking to design your kitchen Federal Brace offers two different grades of steel: Cold Rolled Steel and Stainless Steel. I am going to examine the differences and similarities between Cold Rolled Steel & Stainless ...
Designer Spotlight: BREWER CABINETS
By Shannon Kendall · 13 years ago
Brewer Cabinets has been providing cabinetry in the Birmingham metro area for over 30 years. Starting as a custom shop in the owners’ basement, this family run company grew quickly as word of mouth spread ...